All Clear!

I am going to get right to the point today.  Dr. Nason called this morning to tell Rob that his pathology results are all clear!!!!!!!!!  Praise the Lord!  The 2 things they were looking at were the margins around the tumor being clear and he said there was more than 5mms of clear cells so they were very happy with that.  The other thing were looking at were the lymph nodes and they were completely clear too!  This means no radiation or further treatment will be needed.  Rob still has a lot to do to get back to normal after surgery and will still be off work for awhile recovering but to know that he doesn't have to go through radiation is so good.  Since his surgery on May 6th we have been waiting to hear the results and although we both felt a sense of peace most of the time, we are human and we worry.  We tried very hard to keep ourselves busy and not sit and wait for the phone call since we didn't know when it was coming.  We assumed we had another week to wait so to receive the news today was a great surprise especially since it was good.  Dr. Nason was pleased with the results but also told Rob that he will be monitored very closely for some time to make sure the cancer doesn't return.  We are thrilled for the great news and give all the glory to God.  He has been faithful to us and we are thankful for this huge answer to our prayers. 


Rob's flap in his mouth is still very swollen.  We can see the swelling going down but there is still a lot to happen before he is able to talk and eat like normal.  Each day we see improvements and know that eventually he will be back to his old self.  A lot of Rob's time right now is focused on physio.  He is seeing a Hand Therapist to help with his wrist that has the skin graft and his elbow and hand.  As well as a Physiotherapist that is helping him with his neck and mobility.  He is very stiff, his neck movements are very restricted and by the end of the day he is quite sore.  Both of the Therapists have given Rob a list of exercises and stretches to do at home so it keeps him busy! 


We are so thankful for the news we received today and feel a huge relief.  We now know what the near future looks like.  We were even able to book our trip to Ontario to see my family and friends this summer!  We don't know exactly when Rob will return to work, or when he will have his strength back, or when the swelling will go down in his mouth but we do know that God is looking after us and He has not forgotten us.  Thank you again for all your love, support and prayers.  Continue to pray for God's healing and for a quick and complete recovery. 
Love Karen